Atlas is a fabric worthy of you

Atlas is a fabric that looks great in any ensemble and always attracts attention. Clothing made from this material always looks great and pleases the eye. It can also perfectly decorate the interior of your house.

But what kind of fabric is it-an atlas, what qualities does it have, and how to take care of it? Let's understand.

A bit of history

The first mention of this material dates back to the 2nd century AD. In Arabic it has the name "smooth". Even in the Middle Ages, only wealthy people could afford to use this cloth.

This type of interlacing is invented in China, after which it was transported through Central Asia and reached the European countries and the Middle East. During the Renaissance, the own production of the atlas appeared in Europe. But it was only in the 16th-17th centuries that Iran learned to produce this material in a truly qualitative way.

In Russia in the Middle Ages, this fabric was called "otlos". It was used mainly for the manufacture of menswear, and only since the 20s of the last century this material has been widely used for various purposes. By the way, atlas is a fabric that is very popular today.

Composition

This is a material that consists of semi-silk or silk threads with a small introduction of a flax or wool duck. The composition of the threads includes acetate and viscose fibers, which makes it 100% polyester.

Atlas is a material that always has a shiny front surface, the underside of this fabric is always matte. The ratio of threads of the weft in relation to the base is not less than 1: 5, which gives it a special smoothness.

Varieties

There are several types of this material. This fabric can be dense or thin, have a pattern or be monophonic, and also there is an atlas with moire effect.

Properties

Atlas is a fabric that has excellent aesthetic properties, increased resistance to abrasion, high strength and good drape. But, unfortunately, this material is very easily crumbled and therefore is quite capricious in the work. But it provides an excellent fit to the figure.

Application

Atlas is a fabric that has found its application both in the manufacture of clothing and in other areas. From satin they sew nightgowns, gowns, skirts, blouses, sarafans and dresses. Quite often it is also used as a lining material. Also made from it are magnificent bed linens. Widely used this fabric and in the interior as an upholstery, for the manufacture of curtains and various draperies.

Care

Atlas is a fabric that you need to take care of properly. It is recommended to wash products from this material at a temperature of 30 degrees by hand using a soft detergent. It can not be rubbed and squeezed. After washing it must be rinsed in cold water with a little vinegar to ensure that the color does not lose its brightness.

When ironing the material, it is necessary that it remain slightly moist. The temperature of the iron should be equal to 150 degrees. The product is ironed from the wrong side in the silk mode.